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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... field: altitudinal defect ... Clinical manifestations ... Doppler US : halo sign ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... headaches, vision changes ... Treatment of GCA ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Afferent pupillary defect ... SIGNS/SYMPTOMS ... Signs and symptoms ... patients with clinically ... stimulation Clinical
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Seizures • Vision changes ... Neurological symptoms ... signal changes ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
Rare Causes of Abdominal ... with postural changes ... Positive Carnett's sign ... incisional hernias: clinical ... #differential #diagnosis
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
Pathogenesis and clinical ... arrhythmias, congenital defects ... retinal edema caused ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
Findings: • Large defect ... HAGL) can be a cause ... Axillary pouch changes ... GAGL): "Reverse J sign ... #msk
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... infectious disease caused ... Romana's sign ... /symptoms, positive ... , rectum 80%) (abdominal
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... fibrillation/flutter • Abdominal ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... endocrinology #signs ... #symptoms #thyroid
Refeeding Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Patients at Risk of Refeeding Syndrome:
 - Little or no nutritional
Pathogenesis and clinical ... -> Changes in action ... Constipation - MSK ... pathophysiology #symptoms ... #signs